Save Money by Recycling and Reusing Office Supplies

Business owners who want to improve their company's bottom line (while doing their part to save the earth) can help by limiting the amount of office supplies they go through every month. The quickest

Fortunately, organizing a strategy for reusing office supplies isn't as complicated as you might think. All it takes is a little organization, perseverance, and teamwork. Following are some tips to help get you started.

Break the Paper Chain

Every time you go to print, ask yourself if you really need a hard copy. Most of the time the answer will be no. Start by making an effort to edit and proof your documents on the computer, and ecourage other employees in your office do the same. When you must print a draft, do so on recycled paper.

Printer and fax paper can often be used more than once. With the exception of formal documents, you can use both sides of a page before disposing of it. Turn leftover paper into scrap paper and use it for incoming faxes, fax cover sheets, informal notes, and phone messages.